2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — June 17, 2022

2022-06-17 23:20:55 UTC (2022-06-17) · approx. 4:20 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:20 UTC≈ 4:20 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.104°, -97.759°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.10°, -97.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1040°N
-97.7590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022luxf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:07:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022luxf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, June 17, 2022). M2.5 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — June 17, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022luxf/